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Tribute to Michel Delpech Posted by Elizabeth Schmermund on Jan 4, 2016
Michel Delpech, a famous French singer, songwriter, and actor, passed away on January 2, 2016 after a long battle with throat cancer. Delpech first gained attention in the 1960s and became a beloved musician to the French. In the mid sixties, Delpech grew famous from his interpretation of “Chez Laurette,” and his version of the…
The Ultimate Transparent French Blog 2015 Year in Review Quiz Posted by Josh Dougherty on Dec 31, 2015
Well, 2015 is all over. Tonight people all over the world will be bringing in the new year and celebrating another completed year. It’s been a busy and productive year for all of us at Transparent, and we’re looking forward to more fun and interesting articles in 2016. A few weeks ago, John presented the…
Gotta Go Fast: French Speedrunning Posted by John Bauer on Dec 30, 2015
Le nouvel an (New Year’s) always brings about changes, or at least les bonnes résolutions (New Year’s resolutions). Much of that reflection comes from thinking about how to use all the great cadeaux (gifts) from the week before. For me, le nouvel an also comes with sad news concerning one of my favorite French youtubers…
5 Things I Found Out In France Posted by Sten on Dec 29, 2015
Hi! I am Sten, a blogger from the Dutch and German blogs here at Transparent Language. During my university studies, I had the opportunity to go to another country in or outside the EU and study there for one semester within the ERASMUS program. I chose to study in France, both to learn more about…
What Better Dessert for Christmas Than a…Log? Posted by Josh Dougherty on Dec 25, 2015
While Christmas Day may be winding down, the season isn’t really over until the New Year. Christmas has many traditions, and many of them are tied to food. Everyone loves family meals consisting of a baked ham or turkey, savory sides, and delicious desserts (miam ! yum!) – and we’re not even counting the sugar…
Les Jeux Vidéos in French – Having Fun and Learning Posted by John Bauer on Dec 23, 2015
The holiday season is here and that means gifts, les marchés de noël, and le temps libre (free time). A lot of people will be using le temps to catch up on les jeux vidéos (video games) they didn’t have the time to play earlier in the year. Other people will be excited receiving their…
You Know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer… The Dark Side of French Rudolph Posted by Josh Dougherty on Dec 18, 2015
Ah, it’s December, and baby, it’s cold outside! Don’t be a grinch about the weather, though. Even if Jack Frost is nipping at your nose, tis the season to be jolly! Whether you’re in church listening to yuletide carols being sung by a choir or at home decking your halls with boughs of holly, this…